Posts by Barbara Bussey
Holiday Open House this Saturday!
Hello, dear friend… Please know that the shop is closed until Thursday, while we decorate, fluff, arrange and prepare the shop for our favorite time of year! While you’ll enjoy storewide savings, Friday through Sunday, festivities will be happening Saturday, 11-5! As always, thank you for your encouragement and support! XO, Barbara & the Shop…
Read MoreNews from the shop!
Hello, gorgeous! I’m thrill-tired after a week of visiting family, to celebrate the dawn of a new decade! My son, Andrew, was able to visit from Virginia. We had a wonderful visit and all of my four siblings and their families were able to get together, at the house, Friday night for dinner! While…
Read MoreFeeling the love!
Thank you for your support! You showed us “big love” this past weekend and we are so grateful! As I say often, without you, there’s no “us”! We had fun with a Make & Take, a make-shift Photo Booth, and of course, the amazing Wheel of Fortune! Cheryl’s brownies and champagne were my personal favorites,…
Read MoreWelcome to our 12th Anniversary Weekend!
News flash! Our Anniversary sale is Friday – Sunday! Hello, gorgeous! Let’s celebrate all weekend long! Friday, 11-4 p.m.: 10% off, storewide and a “thank you” gift, for the first ten customers who spend $150 or more. ($50 Value) Saturday, 11-5 p.m.: * 10% Off, store-wide *Wheel of Fortune specials *Sweets & Latte’s…
Read MoreNews from the shop!
Hello, gorgeous! Meet Rolly, my oldest sister’s best companion, since her dear husband left for heaven. I visit with Carolyn, when I go to the fashion market, or get dental work done, at her son’s practice in Lafayette. Before Matt took over the practice, Carolyn’s husband, Ned was my dentist…since I was a teenager! I…
Read MoreLet’s make a holiday tissue box, on Saturday!
Hello again! As you know, no box of tissues should sit on your counter, naked. Why look at a cardboard box, when you can enjoy the fruits of your artistic talents? That being said, we added this class to the calendar, just a short time ago and only have two people who have signed up.…
Read MoreThe wait is over! Iron Orchid Designs Holiday Collection is here!
The I.O.D. Holiday Collection is their biggest release every year! Hello, Gorgeous! Last year, I.O.D. didn’t anticipate the demand for their product and they ran out of several items, on the very first day! We ordered extra, to hopefully have plenty of your favorites on hand. We hear that I.O.D.…
Read MoreDemocracy Jean Special!
Hello, gorgeous! Are you a size 2, 4 or 6?… We are way overstocked on jeans, in these sizes….in a variety of styles, so they’re on sale, 30% off, through Sunday, 9/29. We’re here to help, Tuesday-Friday: 11-4 Saturday: 11-5 Sunday: 11-3 XO, Barbara
Read MoreHappenings at the shop this week!
Hello, gorgeous! Happy fall! It is fall, right? I sure hope so, because the shop is full of new fall fashions! I returned to the shop on Sunday and loved seeing everything that’s arrived, while I was traveling! Two things to notice in this photo… First of all, the gorgeous sweater that “Mindy”, the mannequin is wearing.…
Read MoreBack in the U.S.A.!
Hello, gorgeous! Our week in Paris, with my daughter, Betsy, wife, Landi and her mom Marcella, was a dream trip, I’ll always remember. Counting my blessings! I’m now on the last leg of my trip, staying with my son, Andrew and grandson, James, until tomorrow, when I’ll head home. My heart goes out to my…
Read MoreShop closure reminder…and my favorite travel tips.
Hello, gorgeous! While visiting the “boys” in Virginia, I wanted to remind you that the shop is closed until this Saturday, the 14th. Growing strong! James has grown a lot, since my last visit, 3 months ago! The park is his favorite place to go and he lets you know, if he doesn’t want to…
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